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Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Title: Orthoptist

Job Code: 1178

Grade/FLSA: F/Exempt

Updated By: Danielle Moreno - 03/04/2016 10:18:06 am

Job Summary

Examines and screens patients with eye problems, such as those related to ocular motility, binocular vision, amblyopia, or strabismus. Investigates and helps diagnose defects of binocular vision and abnormalities of eye movement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. Vocational degree, technical school degree, hospital training program or equivalent years of experience may be substituted for Bachelor's degree.

Completed Orthoptic Fellowship

3 - 5 years of hands-on experience involving the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric and neuro-opthalmology patients.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.